MAGALUF is set to roast in 35 degree temperatures this weekend as the "African blast" heatwave continues to make its way across Europe.

Thousands of Brits flocking to the Med for their holidays can expect much higher temperatures than normal, thanks to the first of four heatwaves predicted this summer.

Temperatures on the Spanish party island normally only reach 30 degrees at this time of year - but forecasts for this weekend are currently hovering around 35 degrees for the full three days.

A wave of heat and hot air from Africa nicknamed the "African blast" is causing the skyrocketing mercury.

Leon Brown, head of meteorological operations at the Weather Company, told the Daily Star that this is just one of four heatwaves set to lash Europe and the UK.

He said: "Four more periods people would call heatwaves are forecast this summer.

"These spells are forecast to occur like waves every two weeks or so, with the next hot spell in mid-July, then in early August, late August and early September.

"Maximum temperatures this summer from late July into early August have a good chance of reaching the mid-30s, with 35 degrees certainly possible due to the influence of heat from Africa.

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Europe has already been hit by a multitude of heatwaves and scorching weather spells this month.

Last week, France endured its hottest day ever after the Sahara winds pushed temperatures to 45.9 degrees.

The new record high was measured in the southern town of Gallargues-le-Montueux, in the south-east.

Festival goers at the sold-out Hideout festival in Croatia also sizzled in the heat while partying with electronic music.

Greece's most famous archaeological site, the Acropolis in Athens, had to close to tourists because of the scorching weather.

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